- Jos Electricity Distribution Company attributed irregular power supply to the national feeder band system, which prioritises supply based on service agreements and regulatory directives.
- The company assured residents of ongoing efforts to improve distribution and urged consumers to stay informed about their area’s band classification.
The Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC) has identified the national electricity feeder band classification system as the cause of the recent pattern of poor power supply in some areas.
This framework, developed under regulatory directives and service agreements, prioritises electricity distribution to specific categories of feeders. In response to growing complaints from residents and questions from our correspondent about erratic power supply on the Doma feeder—a recently classified area—JEDC explained that the disparities in supply follow structured guidelines set by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), rather than occurring arbitrarily.
During a follow-up conversation with PUNCH, referencing a letter dated June 6 and signed by Alhaja Tukur, Saratu Dauda-Aliyu, the Acting Head of Corporate Communications at JEDC, further clarified the situation. She linked the issue directly to energy allocation under the new system.
“Electricity distribution across the country now operates based on feeder banding,” she stated. “Priority is given to Bilateral and Band A feeders under regulatory directives and service level agreements, which we are mandated to implement.”
According to Punch, Band A feeders receive the highest electricity supply hours, while lower bands (B to E) receive proportionally less, depending on available energy.
JEDC emphasised that this classification promotes fairness and efficiency amidst constrained supply. “We must manage distribution in line with these established priorities to ensure equitable access,” she said.
Currently, the Doma feeder is receiving supply, and according to the company, JEDC is actively monitoring the situation to manage affected areas as effectively as possible.
While acknowledging customers’ challenges, the company reassured the public of its continued commitment to improving service delivery. “We sincerely remain dedicated to enhancing our services as supply conditions improve,” Dauda-Aliyu affirmed.
Finally, JEDC urged consumers to stay informed about the feeder band classifications applicable to their areas and to contact official channels for further information or assistance.